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David Watson Helen Williams Cambridge IGCSE ® Computer Science Workbook 25 YEARS C a m b r i d g e International Ex a m i n a t i o n s Working with
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3 Contents 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 2 2 Communication and internet technologies 13 3 Logic gates and logic circuits 18 4 Operating systems and computer architecture 26 5 Input and output devices 30 6 Memory and data storage 38 7 High-and-low level languages 42 8 Security and ethics 48 9 Problem-solving and design 53 10 Pseudocode and flowcharts 59 11 Programming concepts 65 12 Data structures: arrays and using pre-release material 68 13 Databases 75
Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 1 Convert the denary number 165 into: [3 marks] a binary ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b hexadecimal ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 a Convert the following binary number into denary: [6 marks] 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Convert the following hexadecimal number into denary: 5F ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Convert the following binary number into hexadecimal: 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ d Convert the following hexadecimal number into binary: 3ED ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 3 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal 3 a How many megabytes (MB) of storage would be needed to store 800 photographs each of which are 16 MB in size? [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Write your answer from part a in gigabytes (GB). [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 The ASCII code for ‘A’ is 65 and for ‘a’ is 97. a Write these denary values in 8-bit binary: [2 marks] i 65 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii 77 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Predict the denary ASCII code for ‘V’ and ‘v’: [2 marks] i ‘V’ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii ‘v’ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Write the two denary values in part b in 8-bit binary format: [2 marks] i ‘V’ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 4 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal ii ‘v’ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ d Using your answers to part a and part b, suggest an easy way of finding the ASCII binary code for a lower case letter (e.g. ‘m’) if the ASCII code for the upper case letter (e.g. ‘M’) is known. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 A computer system uses binary codes for letters of the alphabet as follows: A = 10, B = 11, C = 12, …… , X = 33, Y = 34, Z = 35 a Write the denary value for ‘X’ in binary using an 8-bit register: [1 mark] b To convert the binary code for ‘X’ to the binary code for ‘x’, all the bits in the 8-bit register in part a are moved (shifted) two places to the right. i Write down the contents of the 8-bit register after the bits have been moved to the right. [2 marks] ii Convert the binary value in part bi into denary: [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Predict the denary values for the following two letters using the method described in part b: [4 marks] i r ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii m ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 5 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal 6 a Describe how hexadecimal notation is used in the following: [6 marks] i MAC addresses ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii Memory dumps ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ iii HTML ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Using the ASCII table (Figure 1.7) on page 12 in the Cambridge IGCSE® Computer Science textbook, write down what web address/URL is being represented below: [3 marks] %77%77%77%2E%48%26%53%73%74%75%64%79$20%62%6F%6F%6B%73%2E%63%6F% 2E%75%6B ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 a Convert the denary number 44801 into hexadecimal. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Convert the hexadecimal number in part a into a 16-bit binary number. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 8 a Explain the two parts that make up a typical MAC address. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b A MAC address can be termed either UAA or LAA. Give two reasons why MAC addresses need to be changed when using LAA. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 An 8-bit register is used to control a paint spray gun. Each position in the register refers to a specific function: paint levels are OK paint levels are low spray gun switched on spray gun switched off red paint chosen green paint chosen blue paint chosen yellow paint chosen A 1 value in the register indicates that a specific function is ON; a 0 value indicates it is OFF. For example: 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 indicates: • all paint levels are OK • spray gun is switched on • red and blue paints have been selected. a What does the following register indicate: [3 marks] 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 7 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal b What would be the contents of the 8-bit register if the following conditions existed: [3 marks] • all paint levels are OK • the spray gun is switched off • red and green paint had been selected? c i What conditions would be represented by: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii Describe what would happen if the register contained: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Six questions are shown on the left and eight numerical values are shown on the right. By drawing arrows, connect each question to its correct numerical value (two of the numerical values are not used). [6 marks] What is the denary value of the hexadecimal digit ‘E’? 10 22 12 28 14 32 16 40 What is the denary value of the binary number 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 ? If the download speed for broadband is 64 megabits per second, how long would it take to download a 96 megabyte file (in seconds)? If 2x = 1 terabyte (TB), what is the value of x? How many bits are there in two bytes of data? What is the hexadecimal value of the denary number 5 0 ?
Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 8 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 11 START INPUT number X ← number D ← 128 X ← X – D is X < 0? OUTPUT 0 X ← X + D D ← D/2 is D < 1? STOP No No OUTPUT 1 Yes Yes a Trace through the flowchart for the following two values: i 220 [4 marks] Number X D OUTPUT continue on the next page...
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 9 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal Number X D OUTPUT ii 73 [4 marks] Number X D OUTPUT b State the function of the flowchart in part a. [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 10 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 12 a The HTML value # FF 00 00 represents the colour red, value # 00 FF 00 represents the colour green, and value # 00 00 FF represents the colour blue. i If the colour orange requires value ‘FF’ for the red hue and value ‘80’ for the green hue, what is the HTML representation for orange? [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii If the colour tan requires value ‘B1’ for the red hue, value ‘89’ for the green hue and value ‘04’ for the blue hue, what is the HTML representation for tan? [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Describe how HTML is used when developing web pages. [3 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c An internet service provider offers the following specifications: • download speed: 80 megabits per second data transfer rate • upload speed: 16 megabits per second data transfer rate i John wishes to download a movie which is 650 megabytes (650 MB) in size. Calculate how long it would take (in seconds) to download the movie. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii John also wishes to upload 30 photographs onto a social media website. Each photograph is 15 megabytes (15 MB). Calculate how long it would take to upload the 30 photographs (in seconds). [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 11 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal 13 By drawing arrows, connect each term on the left to its correct description on the right. [5 marks] 14 A computer uses a binary system known as Binary Coded Decimal (BCD). In this system, each denary digit (0 to 9) is represented by a 4-bit binary value: 8 4 2 1 a Give the 4-bit binary codes for the digits 9 and 6. [2 marks] 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 b Which denary numbers are represented by the following 4-bit binary codes: [4 marks] 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .................................................................................... 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .................................................................................... hypertext mark-up language (HTML) the contents of the computer memory are output to a screen or printer; this enables a software developer to locate errors also identified as a URL such as: www.books.com this is used to develop web pages; it is used in the processing, definition and presentation of text (e.g. the specification of a text colour) value, written in hexadecimal, which is used to uniquely identify a device on the network; it is often written in the form: NN-NN-NN-DD-DD-DD number system which uses the values 0 to 9 and the letters A to F to represent digits hexadecimal number system memory dump media access control (MAC) address web address 9 6
Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 12 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal c What is the largest denary number that can be represented by two bytes using this BCD system? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... d Using normal binary notation, what is the largest denary number that could be represented by two bytes? [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ e Suggest a use for the BCD system. [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Write down a series of steps that could be used to convert a denary number into a hexadecimal number. Your steps should allow somebody to follow them clearly to give the correct converted value. [7 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 13 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2 Communication and internet technologies 1 Name the type and method of data transmission being described below: a Data transmitted in one direction only; one bit at a time over a single channel or wire. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Several bits of data transmitted in both directions at the same time over several channels or wires. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... c Data transmitted in both directions, but not at the same time, along a single channel or wire. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 a Describe how it is possible to ensure data arrives correctly identified at its destination when using asynchronous data transmission. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Describe how it is possible to ensure that data is received in the correct groups when using synchronous data transmission. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using synchronous data transmission. [2 marks] Advantage: .................................................................................................................................................. Disadvantage: ..............................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 14 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3 a Give the meaning of the term USB. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Indicate with a tick (3) which of the following statements about USB connections are true: [5 marks] Statement about USB connections True (3) All the wires in a USB connector are used in data transmission The maximum cable length in a USB connection is 2 metres Devices plugged into the computer using the USB connection are automatically detected The USB connection has become the industry standard for most computers The user will always be prompted to download a device driver when the device is plugged in to the computer c Give two examples of devices which can be connected to a computer using a USB connection. [2 marks] 1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 a A system uses even parity. Indicate which of the following bytes has even parity: [3 marks] 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 ....................................................................... 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 ....................................................................... b Explain why parity checks are used. [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ i iii 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 ....................................................................... ii 2 CommuniCation and internet teChnologies
Photocopying prohibited 15 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2  Communication and internet technologies c Nine bytes of data were transmitted from one computer to another computer. Even parity was used by both systems. An additional byte, called the parity byte was also sent at the end of the transmission. The following table shows the nine bytes and parity byte following transmission: parity bit bit 2 bit 3 bit 4 bit 5 bit 6 bit 7 bit 8 byte 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 byte 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 byte 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 byte 4 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 byte 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 byte 6 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 byte 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 byte 8 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 byte 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 parity byte: 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 i One of the bits has been transmitted incorrectly. Indicate which bit is incorrect by giving its bit number and byte number: [2 marks] bit number: ........................................................................................................................................ byte number: ..................................................................................................................................... ii Explain how you arrived at your answer to part ci. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii Write down the corrected byte: [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... iv Describe a situation where a parity check would not identify which bit had been transmitted incorrectly. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 16 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2 CommuniCation and internet teChnologies v Name and briefly describe another method to check if data has been transmitted correctly. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Which internet terms are being described below? [5 marks] Companies that provide the user with access to the internet; a monthly fee is usually charged for this service A unique address that identifies the location of a device which is connected to the internet A unique address that identifies the device that is connected to the internet A set of rules that must be obeyed when transferring files across the internet Software that allows a user to display a web page on their computer screen; they translate the HTML from the website 6 a HTML is made up of structure and presentation. Explain the difference between these two terms. [3 marks] Structure:...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... Presentation: ................................................................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Indicate how you would know whether or not a website was secure. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 17 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2  Communication and internet technologies 7 Look at the following two HTML parts: Part A Part B a Which of the above parts shows the .css file? [1 mark] .............................................................................. b Using parts A and B from above, give two examples of tags. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... c Show how a tag is closed. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... d Explain why there are three groups of data in the color definition. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... e Which number base is used to represent values in the color definition? [1 mark] ......................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 18 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3 Logic gates and logic circuits 1 Which logic gates have the following three truth tables? [3 marks] a A B X 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 ........................... 2 Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [4 marks] A B C X A B C Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 3 a Write the following statement as a logic statement: [3 marks] X is 1 if A and B are on or if B is off and C is on ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b A B X 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 ........................... c A B X 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 ...........................
Photocopying prohibited 19 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3  Logic gates and logic circuits b Draw the logic circuit to represent your statement in part a. [4 marks] A B X C 4 a Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [2 marks] A B X A B Working area X 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 b Which single logic gate is represented by the truth table in part a? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... c Explain why a single logic gate is often replaced by a logic circuit such as the one shown in part a. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 20 3 Logic gates and Logic circuits Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5 a Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [4 marks] A B C X A B C Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 b Which simplified logic circuit could replace the logic circuit in part a? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 a Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [4 marks] A B C X
Photocopying prohibited 21 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3  Logic gates and logic circuits A B C Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 b What single logic gate could replace the following logic circuit? [2 marks] ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 a Write down the logic statement to represent the following logic circuit: [3 marks] A B C X ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 22 3 Logic gates and Logic circuits Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook b Draw the logic circuit which corresponds to the following truth table: [4 marks] A B C X 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 A B X C 8 A chemical process is monitored using a logic circuit. There are three inputs to the logic circuit representing the parameters being monitored in the chemical process. An alarm, X, will give an output value of 1 depending on certain conditions. The following table describes the process conditions being monitored: Parameter description Parameter Binary value Description of condition reaction temperature T 0 temperature > 120°C 1 temperature <= 120°C pressure of CO gas evolved P 0 pressure > 2 bars 1 pressure <= 2 bars acid concentration A 0 acid concentration > 4 moles 1 acid concentration <= 4 moles An alarm, X, will generate the value 1 if: • either temperature > 120°C and acid concentration <= 4 moles • or temperature <= 120°C and gas pressure <= 2 bars • or acid concentration > 4 moles and gas pressure <= 2 bars
Photocopying prohibited 23 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3  Logic gates and logic circuits a Write the logic statement to represent this system. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Draw the logic circuit to represent this system. [7 marks] T A X P c Complete the truth table to represent this system. [4 marks] T A P Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
Photocopying prohibited 24 3 Logic gates and Logic circuits Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 9 A safety system uses the input from three sensors A, B and C. The binary values from these sensors form the input to a logic circuit. Logic circuit ‘X’ Output, X, from logic circuit Sensor A Sensor B Sensor C The output, X, from the logic circuit is 1 if: • either A is 1 and B is 1 • or A is 0 and C is 1 • or B is 0 and C is 1 a Draw the logic circuit to represent the above system. [7 marks] A B X C b Complete the truth table for the above system. [4 marks] A B C Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
Photocopying prohibited 25 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3  Logic gates and logic circuits c For safety reasons, the sensors feed into three different logic circuits (numbered 1, 2 and 3) which produce the outputs X, Y and Z. These three outputs then form the inputs to another logic circuit that has the output, Q. The three logic circuits are connected to this extra logic circuit as shown below: Logic circuit 1 Output X Output Y Q Output Z Logic circuit 2 Logic circuit 3 inputs from the three sensors A, B and C Complete the truth table for this system. [4 marks] X Y Z Working area Q 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
Photocopying prohibited 26 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 4 Operating systems and computer architecture 1 Give six functions of a typical operating system (OS). [6 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 a Describe three different types of interrupt. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................. b What is meant by the term buffer? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... c The flowchart on the opposite page shows how buffers and interrupts are used when the processor sends data to a printer. Some of the items are missing from the flowchart. Using item numbers only, complete the flowchart using the following list of items: [6 marks] Item number Item 1 contents of printer buffer emptied to printer 2 current task is suspended while interrupt is serviced 3 data to be printed out is sent to the printer buffer 4 processor continues with its current tasks 5 processor continues with current tasks while printer buffer is emptied 6 when all the data is printed, printer buffer becomes empty
Photocopying prohibited 27 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 4  Operating systems and computer architecture Any data to be sent to printer? No No All data sent to printer? Interrupt signal is sent to request more data to be sent to printer Yes Yes 3 a Name three types of bus used in the von Neumann architecture. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Name three types of address used in the von Neumann architecture. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 28 4 Operating systems and cOmputer architecture Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook c The memory contents of a computer are shown below. Address Contents 1000 0000 0111 1100 1000 0001 1000 0011 1000 0010 1111 1101 1000 0011 0111 1110 1000 0100 1100 1101 1111 1100 1111 1101 0110 0011 1111 1110 1010 0111 1111 1111 1111 0011 i Show the contents of the MAR and MDR if we want to READ the contents of memory location 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0. [2 marks] MAR: MDR: ii Show the contents of the MAR and MDR if we wish to write 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 into memory location 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0. [2 marks] MAR: MDR: iii If MAR contains 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 and MDR contains 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0, fill in the shaded cell of the memory contents diagram above. [1 mark] 4 The diagram on the opposite page shows a typical fetch–execute cycle; however, five of the stages have been omitted. Complete the cycle by writing the following stages in their correct position. Stage Description of stage 1 Address is then copied from PC to MAR via the address bus 2 Contents of memory location contained in MAR are then copied into MDR 3 Instruction is decoded and then executed by sending out signals via control bus to the computer components 4 The PC contains the address of memory location of the next instruction to be fetched 5 Value of PC is then incremented by 1 so it now points to the next instruction to be fetched [5 marks]
Photocopying prohibited 29 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 4  Operating systems and computer architecture Contents of MAR are then copied and placed in the CIR 5 a Explain why some devices do not need to have an operating system. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Give an example of a device which does not require an operating system. [1 mark] ......................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 30 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5 Input and output devices 1 Describe how face recognition software is used at an airport to verify the identity of passengers. [4 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Explain each of the following scanner terms. [6 marks] CCD: ................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... CT: ................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... MRI: ................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 a A barcode showing three digits is shown below. A B 1 C
Photocopying prohibited 31 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5  Input and output devices Give the binary value of each digit. [3 marks] A: ............................................................................................................................................................... B: ............................................................................................................................................................... C: ............................................................................................................................................................... b A supermarket uses barcodes on all its items. When a customer goes to check out, a number of input and output devices may be used. Name two input devices and two output devices. Give a different use for each named device. [8 marks] Input device 1: .......................................................................................................................................... Use: ........................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Input device 2: .......................................................................................................................................... Use: ........................................................................................................................................................... Output device 1: ....................................................................................................................................... Use: ........................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Output device 2: ....................................................................................................................................... Use: ........................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c Give two benefits to the supermarket manager and two benefits to customers of using barcodes on all items. [4 marks] Manager 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... Customer 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 32 5 Input and output devIces Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3 The barcode on the right is known as a QR code: a What does ‘QR’ mean? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Give two benefits of using QR codes. [2 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................ c Explain how a tourist could use QR codes at an airport to help plan a holiday. [3 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Give the most suitable input device for each of the following applications. A different device must be given in each case. [5 marks] Application Suitable input device Entering text and data into a word processor or spreadsheet Selecting an option or icon from an onscreen menu Input a user’s voice into a computer as part of a voice recognition system Converting a hard copy document into an electronic form to be stored in a computer System that allows a user to write and draw on a screen which then automatically saves the text and images in a memory
Photocopying prohibited 33 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5  Input and output devices 5 a Inkjet printers usually fall into two categories: thermal bubble or piezoelectric. Choose one of these categories and describe how ink droplets are produced. [3 marks] Category: ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ Description: .................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of inkjet printers compared with laser printers. [2 marks] Advantage: .................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ Disadvantage: ................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c The diagram on the following page shows the steps carried out when an inkjet printer prints a document. The steps have not been written in the correct order. By writing the numbers 1 to 9 next to each step, place them in the correct order. The first one has been done for you. [8 marks]
Photocopying prohibited 34 5 Input and output devIces Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Steps Order The printer driver checks whether the chosen printer is ready to print the document Once the printer buffer is empty, the printer sends an interrupt to the processor requesting more data to be sent; this action continues until the whole document is printed A sheet of paper is fed into the printer body; if no paper is available or the paper is jammed, an error message is sent to the computer At the end of each full pass of the print head, the paper is advanced slightly to allow the next line to be printed The printer driver ensures that the data is in a format that the chosen printer can process Data is sent to the printer and is stored in a temporary memory, known as the printer buffer Data from the document is first of all sent to the printer driver 1 As a sheet of paper is fed through the printer, the print head moves from side to side printing text/image in the four colours The whole process is continued until the printer buffer is empty 6 a 3D printers use various ways to produce solid objects. Explain each of the following terms: [3 marks] Additive: ......................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ Direct 3D printing: ......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ Binder 3D printing: ........................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 35 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5  Input and output devices b A car enthusiast has bought a car made in 1921. Unfortunately, none of the parts for the car are still made. Explain how 3D technology could be used to create any part for this car. [3 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Describe three other uses of 3D printers. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7 a Most modern televisions and computer screens are LCD and use LED back-lit technology. Give three advantages of using LED back-lit technology rather the older CCFL (fluorescent lamp) technology. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 36 5 Input and output devIces Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook b i Explain the term OLED. [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii Give two benefits of using OLED technology rather than LCD. [2 marks] 1............................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Describe a suitable different application that uses each of the following sensors. [4 marks] Sensor Application temperature light infrared magnetic field
Photocopying prohibited 37 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5  Input and output devices 9 A burglar alarm system uses pressure sensors and acoustic (sound) sensors to detect the presence of an intruder. A microprocessor is used to monitor and control the whole system. A keypad is used to key in a 4-digit PIN that either activates or deactivates the system. If an intruder is detected, an alarm is sounded and also a blue flashing light outside the building. Describe in detail how the sensors and microprocessor interact to detect and warn of an intruder. [7 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 38 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6 Memory and data storage 1 Five file terms are shown on the left and five file descriptions are shown on the right. By drawing arrows link each file term to its correct file description. [5 marks] MP3 file BMP file MIDI file jpeg image lossy file format uses compression technology to reduce the size of an image uses compression technology to reduce the size of a music file by up to 90% file compression algorithm that reduces file size by eliminating unnecessary bits of data a raw bitmap image that has not yet been compressed communication protocol that allows electronic musical instruments to interact with each other 2 a Give three differences between RAM and ROM memories. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... b Two types of RAM are DRAM and SRAM. In the diagram below, draw arrows to link each type of RAM to its correct feature(s). [5 marks] DRAM SRAM needs to be constantly refreshed to retain the data consumes the least power of the two types of RAM makes use of ‘flip flops’ to hold bits of memory used in computers where high speed processing is needed; e.g. memory cache has the higher storage capacity of the two types of RAM
Photocopying prohibited 39 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6  Memory and data storage 3 a Give an example of data which matches the data formats below. [3 marks] Real: ................................................................................................................................................................ Integer: ........................................................................................................................................................... Currency: ........................................................................................................................................................ b i Assuming each character is 1 byte in size, and ignoring spaces, how many bytes of memory would be needed to store the following sentence? [1 mark] ‘this shows you how lossless would use less memory’............................................ ii A file compression system replaces parts of the text in the sentence as follows: th = 1, is = 2, how = 3, ou = 4, less = 5 Rewrite the sentence in part bi using the above numerical values where possible. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii How many bytes of memory does your new sentence in part bii require? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... iv Explain why the method described in part bii is lossless compression. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 a Place each of the following storage and memory devices into their correct category: [6 marks] • Blu-ray disc • DVD-RAM • Fixed hard-disk drive (HDD) • Fixed solid-state drive (SSD) • Flash memory/memory stick • RAM • Removable hard-disk drive (HDD) • ROM Primary Secondary Off-line
Photocopying prohibited 40 6 MeMory and data storage Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook b Give three advantages of using SSD rather than HDD in a computer system. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 a The following table shows six features of optical media. By placing ticks (3) in the correct boxes, indicate which features refer to which optical media. [3 marks] Optical media Use red lasers to read/write Use blue lasers to read/write Use two polycarbonate layers Use one polycarbonate layer Track pitch < 1µm Track pitch > 1µm CD DVD Blu-ray b Describe three advantages of using Blu-ray discs rather than normal DVDs to store movies. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 41 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6  Memory and data storage 6 A student wrote: ‘The future of optical media is one of obsolescence in the next five years’. Discuss this statement by reference to modern technologies. [3 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
Photocopying prohibited 42 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 7 High- and low-level languages 1 What is a program? [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 The following terms are used about high-level programming languages. [3 marks] State what each term means. a Portable ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Problem solving ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Translation ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Give four examples of high-level programming languages. [4 marks] 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 ......................................................................................................................................................................
CAMBRIDGE IGCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE WORKBOOK
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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE WORKBOOK

  • 1.
  • 3. Hachette UK’s policy is to use papers that are natural, renewable and recyclable products and made from wood grown in sustainable forests. The logging and manufacturing processes are expected to conform to the environmental regulations of the country of origin. Orders: please contact Bookpoint Ltd, 130 Park Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4SE. Telephone: (44) 01235 827720. Fax: (44) 01235 400454. Email education@bookpoint.co.uk Lines are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday, with a 24-hour message answering service. You can also order through our website: www.hoddereducation.com ® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations. This text has not been through the Cambridge endorsement process. © David Watson and Helen Williams 2016 First published in 2016 by Hodder Education, An Hachette UK Company Carmelite House 50 Victoria Embankment London EC4Y 0DZ www.hoddereducation.com Impression number10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 All rights reserved. Apart from any use permitted under UK copyright law, no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or held within any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher or under licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Further details of such licences (for reprographic reproduction) may be obtained from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited, Saffron House, 6–10 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Cover photo © Scanrail – Fotolia Illustrations by Aptara Inc. Typeset by Aptara, Inc. Printed in the UK A catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library. ISBN: 978 1471 86867 2
  • 4. 3 Contents 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 2 2 Communication and internet technologies 13 3 Logic gates and logic circuits 18 4 Operating systems and computer architecture 26 5 Input and output devices 30 6 Memory and data storage 38 7 High-and-low level languages 42 8 Security and ethics 48 9 Problem-solving and design 53 10 Pseudocode and flowcharts 59 11 Programming concepts 65 12 Data structures: arrays and using pre-release material 68 13 Databases 75
  • 5. Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 1 Convert the denary number 165 into: [3 marks] a binary ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b hexadecimal ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 a Convert the following binary number into denary: [6 marks] 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Convert the following hexadecimal number into denary: 5F ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Convert the following binary number into hexadecimal: 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ d Convert the following hexadecimal number into binary: 3ED ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 6. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 3 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal 3 a How many megabytes (MB) of storage would be needed to store 800 photographs each of which are 16 MB in size? [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Write your answer from part a in gigabytes (GB). [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 The ASCII code for ‘A’ is 65 and for ‘a’ is 97. a Write these denary values in 8-bit binary: [2 marks] i 65 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii 77 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Predict the denary ASCII code for ‘V’ and ‘v’: [2 marks] i ‘V’ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii ‘v’ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Write the two denary values in part b in 8-bit binary format: [2 marks] i ‘V’ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 7. Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 4 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal ii ‘v’ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ d Using your answers to part a and part b, suggest an easy way of finding the ASCII binary code for a lower case letter (e.g. ‘m’) if the ASCII code for the upper case letter (e.g. ‘M’) is known. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 A computer system uses binary codes for letters of the alphabet as follows: A = 10, B = 11, C = 12, …… , X = 33, Y = 34, Z = 35 a Write the denary value for ‘X’ in binary using an 8-bit register: [1 mark] b To convert the binary code for ‘X’ to the binary code for ‘x’, all the bits in the 8-bit register in part a are moved (shifted) two places to the right. i Write down the contents of the 8-bit register after the bits have been moved to the right. [2 marks] ii Convert the binary value in part bi into denary: [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Predict the denary values for the following two letters using the method described in part b: [4 marks] i r ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii m ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 8. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 5 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal 6 a Describe how hexadecimal notation is used in the following: [6 marks] i MAC addresses ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii Memory dumps ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ iii HTML ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Using the ASCII table (Figure 1.7) on page 12 in the Cambridge IGCSE® Computer Science textbook, write down what web address/URL is being represented below: [3 marks] %77%77%77%2E%48%26%53%73%74%75%64%79$20%62%6F%6F%6B%73%2E%63%6F% 2E%75%6B ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 a Convert the denary number 44801 into hexadecimal. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Convert the hexadecimal number in part a into a 16-bit binary number. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 9. Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 8 a Explain the two parts that make up a typical MAC address. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b A MAC address can be termed either UAA or LAA. Give two reasons why MAC addresses need to be changed when using LAA. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 An 8-bit register is used to control a paint spray gun. Each position in the register refers to a specific function: paint levels are OK paint levels are low spray gun switched on spray gun switched off red paint chosen green paint chosen blue paint chosen yellow paint chosen A 1 value in the register indicates that a specific function is ON; a 0 value indicates it is OFF. For example: 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 indicates: • all paint levels are OK • spray gun is switched on • red and blue paints have been selected. a What does the following register indicate: [3 marks] 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 10. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 7 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal b What would be the contents of the 8-bit register if the following conditions existed: [3 marks] • all paint levels are OK • the spray gun is switched off • red and green paint had been selected? c i What conditions would be represented by: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii Describe what would happen if the register contained: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Six questions are shown on the left and eight numerical values are shown on the right. By drawing arrows, connect each question to its correct numerical value (two of the numerical values are not used). [6 marks] What is the denary value of the hexadecimal digit ‘E’? 10 22 12 28 14 32 16 40 What is the denary value of the binary number 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 ? If the download speed for broadband is 64 megabits per second, how long would it take to download a 96 megabyte file (in seconds)? If 2x = 1 terabyte (TB), what is the value of x? How many bits are there in two bytes of data? What is the hexadecimal value of the denary number 5 0 ?
  • 11. Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 8 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 11 START INPUT number X ← number D ← 128 X ← X – D is X < 0? OUTPUT 0 X ← X + D D ← D/2 is D < 1? STOP No No OUTPUT 1 Yes Yes a Trace through the flowchart for the following two values: i 220 [4 marks] Number X D OUTPUT continue on the next page...
  • 12. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 9 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal Number X D OUTPUT ii 73 [4 marks] Number X D OUTPUT b State the function of the flowchart in part a. [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 13. Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 10 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 12 a The HTML value # FF 00 00 represents the colour red, value # 00 FF 00 represents the colour green, and value # 00 00 FF represents the colour blue. i If the colour orange requires value ‘FF’ for the red hue and value ‘80’ for the green hue, what is the HTML representation for orange? [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii If the colour tan requires value ‘B1’ for the red hue, value ‘89’ for the green hue and value ‘04’ for the blue hue, what is the HTML representation for tan? [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Describe how HTML is used when developing web pages. [3 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c An internet service provider offers the following specifications: • download speed: 80 megabits per second data transfer rate • upload speed: 16 megabits per second data transfer rate i John wishes to download a movie which is 650 megabytes (650 MB) in size. Calculate how long it would take (in seconds) to download the movie. [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii John also wishes to upload 30 photographs onto a social media website. Each photograph is 15 megabytes (15 MB). Calculate how long it would take to upload the 30 photographs (in seconds). [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 14. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited 11 1  Binary systems and hexadecimal 13 By drawing arrows, connect each term on the left to its correct description on the right. [5 marks] 14 A computer uses a binary system known as Binary Coded Decimal (BCD). In this system, each denary digit (0 to 9) is represented by a 4-bit binary value: 8 4 2 1 a Give the 4-bit binary codes for the digits 9 and 6. [2 marks] 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 b Which denary numbers are represented by the following 4-bit binary codes: [4 marks] 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .................................................................................... 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .................................................................................... hypertext mark-up language (HTML) the contents of the computer memory are output to a screen or printer; this enables a software developer to locate errors also identified as a URL such as: www.books.com this is used to develop web pages; it is used in the processing, definition and presentation of text (e.g. the specification of a text colour) value, written in hexadecimal, which is used to uniquely identify a device on the network; it is often written in the form: NN-NN-NN-DD-DD-DD number system which uses the values 0 to 9 and the letters A to F to represent digits hexadecimal number system memory dump media access control (MAC) address web address 9 6
  • 15. Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 12 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal c What is the largest denary number that can be represented by two bytes using this BCD system? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... d Using normal binary notation, what is the largest denary number that could be represented by two bytes? [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ e Suggest a use for the BCD system. [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Write down a series of steps that could be used to convert a denary number into a hexadecimal number. Your steps should allow somebody to follow them clearly to give the correct converted value. [7 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 16. Photocopying prohibited 13 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2 Communication and internet technologies 1 Name the type and method of data transmission being described below: a Data transmitted in one direction only; one bit at a time over a single channel or wire. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Several bits of data transmitted in both directions at the same time over several channels or wires. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... c Data transmitted in both directions, but not at the same time, along a single channel or wire. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 a Describe how it is possible to ensure data arrives correctly identified at its destination when using asynchronous data transmission. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Describe how it is possible to ensure that data is received in the correct groups when using synchronous data transmission. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using synchronous data transmission. [2 marks] Advantage: .................................................................................................................................................. Disadvantage: ..............................................................................................................................................
  • 17. Photocopying prohibited 14 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3 a Give the meaning of the term USB. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Indicate with a tick (3) which of the following statements about USB connections are true: [5 marks] Statement about USB connections True (3) All the wires in a USB connector are used in data transmission The maximum cable length in a USB connection is 2 metres Devices plugged into the computer using the USB connection are automatically detected The USB connection has become the industry standard for most computers The user will always be prompted to download a device driver when the device is plugged in to the computer c Give two examples of devices which can be connected to a computer using a USB connection. [2 marks] 1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 a A system uses even parity. Indicate which of the following bytes has even parity: [3 marks] 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 ....................................................................... 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 ....................................................................... b Explain why parity checks are used. [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ i iii 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 ....................................................................... ii 2 CommuniCation and internet teChnologies
  • 18. Photocopying prohibited 15 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2  Communication and internet technologies c Nine bytes of data were transmitted from one computer to another computer. Even parity was used by both systems. An additional byte, called the parity byte was also sent at the end of the transmission. The following table shows the nine bytes and parity byte following transmission: parity bit bit 2 bit 3 bit 4 bit 5 bit 6 bit 7 bit 8 byte 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 byte 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 byte 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 byte 4 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 byte 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 byte 6 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 byte 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 byte 8 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 byte 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 parity byte: 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 i One of the bits has been transmitted incorrectly. Indicate which bit is incorrect by giving its bit number and byte number: [2 marks] bit number: ........................................................................................................................................ byte number: ..................................................................................................................................... ii Explain how you arrived at your answer to part ci. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii Write down the corrected byte: [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... iv Describe a situation where a parity check would not identify which bit had been transmitted incorrectly. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
  • 19. Photocopying prohibited 16 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2 CommuniCation and internet teChnologies v Name and briefly describe another method to check if data has been transmitted correctly. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Which internet terms are being described below? [5 marks] Companies that provide the user with access to the internet; a monthly fee is usually charged for this service A unique address that identifies the location of a device which is connected to the internet A unique address that identifies the device that is connected to the internet A set of rules that must be obeyed when transferring files across the internet Software that allows a user to display a web page on their computer screen; they translate the HTML from the website 6 a HTML is made up of structure and presentation. Explain the difference between these two terms. [3 marks] Structure:...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... Presentation: ................................................................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Indicate how you would know whether or not a website was secure. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
  • 20. Photocopying prohibited 17 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 2  Communication and internet technologies 7 Look at the following two HTML parts: Part A Part B a Which of the above parts shows the .css file? [1 mark] .............................................................................. b Using parts A and B from above, give two examples of tags. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... c Show how a tag is closed. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... d Explain why there are three groups of data in the color definition. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... e Which number base is used to represent values in the color definition? [1 mark] ......................................................................................................................................................................
  • 21. Photocopying prohibited 18 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3 Logic gates and logic circuits 1 Which logic gates have the following three truth tables? [3 marks] a A B X 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 ........................... 2 Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [4 marks] A B C X A B C Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 3 a Write the following statement as a logic statement: [3 marks] X is 1 if A and B are on or if B is off and C is on ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b A B X 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 ........................... c A B X 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 ...........................
  • 22. Photocopying prohibited 19 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3  Logic gates and logic circuits b Draw the logic circuit to represent your statement in part a. [4 marks] A B X C 4 a Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [2 marks] A B X A B Working area X 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 b Which single logic gate is represented by the truth table in part a? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... c Explain why a single logic gate is often replaced by a logic circuit such as the one shown in part a. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
  • 23. Photocopying prohibited 20 3 Logic gates and Logic circuits Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5 a Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [4 marks] A B C X A B C Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 b Which simplified logic circuit could replace the logic circuit in part a? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 a Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [4 marks] A B C X
  • 24. Photocopying prohibited 21 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3  Logic gates and logic circuits A B C Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 b What single logic gate could replace the following logic circuit? [2 marks] ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 a Write down the logic statement to represent the following logic circuit: [3 marks] A B C X ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
  • 25. Photocopying prohibited 22 3 Logic gates and Logic circuits Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook b Draw the logic circuit which corresponds to the following truth table: [4 marks] A B C X 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 A B X C 8 A chemical process is monitored using a logic circuit. There are three inputs to the logic circuit representing the parameters being monitored in the chemical process. An alarm, X, will give an output value of 1 depending on certain conditions. The following table describes the process conditions being monitored: Parameter description Parameter Binary value Description of condition reaction temperature T 0 temperature > 120°C 1 temperature <= 120°C pressure of CO gas evolved P 0 pressure > 2 bars 1 pressure <= 2 bars acid concentration A 0 acid concentration > 4 moles 1 acid concentration <= 4 moles An alarm, X, will generate the value 1 if: • either temperature > 120°C and acid concentration <= 4 moles • or temperature <= 120°C and gas pressure <= 2 bars • or acid concentration > 4 moles and gas pressure <= 2 bars
  • 26. Photocopying prohibited 23 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3  Logic gates and logic circuits a Write the logic statement to represent this system. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Draw the logic circuit to represent this system. [7 marks] T A X P c Complete the truth table to represent this system. [4 marks] T A P Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
  • 27. Photocopying prohibited 24 3 Logic gates and Logic circuits Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 9 A safety system uses the input from three sensors A, B and C. The binary values from these sensors form the input to a logic circuit. Logic circuit ‘X’ Output, X, from logic circuit Sensor A Sensor B Sensor C The output, X, from the logic circuit is 1 if: • either A is 1 and B is 1 • or A is 0 and C is 1 • or B is 0 and C is 1 a Draw the logic circuit to represent the above system. [7 marks] A B X C b Complete the truth table for the above system. [4 marks] A B C Working area X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
  • 28. Photocopying prohibited 25 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3  Logic gates and logic circuits c For safety reasons, the sensors feed into three different logic circuits (numbered 1, 2 and 3) which produce the outputs X, Y and Z. These three outputs then form the inputs to another logic circuit that has the output, Q. The three logic circuits are connected to this extra logic circuit as shown below: Logic circuit 1 Output X Output Y Q Output Z Logic circuit 2 Logic circuit 3 inputs from the three sensors A, B and C Complete the truth table for this system. [4 marks] X Y Z Working area Q 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
  • 29. Photocopying prohibited 26 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 4 Operating systems and computer architecture 1 Give six functions of a typical operating system (OS). [6 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 a Describe three different types of interrupt. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................. b What is meant by the term buffer? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... c The flowchart on the opposite page shows how buffers and interrupts are used when the processor sends data to a printer. Some of the items are missing from the flowchart. Using item numbers only, complete the flowchart using the following list of items: [6 marks] Item number Item 1 contents of printer buffer emptied to printer 2 current task is suspended while interrupt is serviced 3 data to be printed out is sent to the printer buffer 4 processor continues with its current tasks 5 processor continues with current tasks while printer buffer is emptied 6 when all the data is printed, printer buffer becomes empty
  • 30. Photocopying prohibited 27 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 4  Operating systems and computer architecture Any data to be sent to printer? No No All data sent to printer? Interrupt signal is sent to request more data to be sent to printer Yes Yes 3 a Name three types of bus used in the von Neumann architecture. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Name three types of address used in the von Neumann architecture. [3 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................
  • 31. Photocopying prohibited 28 4 Operating systems and cOmputer architecture Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook c The memory contents of a computer are shown below. Address Contents 1000 0000 0111 1100 1000 0001 1000 0011 1000 0010 1111 1101 1000 0011 0111 1110 1000 0100 1100 1101 1111 1100 1111 1101 0110 0011 1111 1110 1010 0111 1111 1111 1111 0011 i Show the contents of the MAR and MDR if we want to READ the contents of memory location 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0. [2 marks] MAR: MDR: ii Show the contents of the MAR and MDR if we wish to write 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 into memory location 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0. [2 marks] MAR: MDR: iii If MAR contains 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 and MDR contains 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0, fill in the shaded cell of the memory contents diagram above. [1 mark] 4 The diagram on the opposite page shows a typical fetch–execute cycle; however, five of the stages have been omitted. Complete the cycle by writing the following stages in their correct position. Stage Description of stage 1 Address is then copied from PC to MAR via the address bus 2 Contents of memory location contained in MAR are then copied into MDR 3 Instruction is decoded and then executed by sending out signals via control bus to the computer components 4 The PC contains the address of memory location of the next instruction to be fetched 5 Value of PC is then incremented by 1 so it now points to the next instruction to be fetched [5 marks]
  • 32. Photocopying prohibited 29 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 4  Operating systems and computer architecture Contents of MAR are then copied and placed in the CIR 5 a Explain why some devices do not need to have an operating system. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Give an example of a device which does not require an operating system. [1 mark] ......................................................................................................................................................................
  • 33. Photocopying prohibited 30 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5 Input and output devices 1 Describe how face recognition software is used at an airport to verify the identity of passengers. [4 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Explain each of the following scanner terms. [6 marks] CCD: ................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... CT: ................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... MRI: ................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 a A barcode showing three digits is shown below. A B 1 C
  • 34. Photocopying prohibited 31 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5  Input and output devices Give the binary value of each digit. [3 marks] A: ............................................................................................................................................................... B: ............................................................................................................................................................... C: ............................................................................................................................................................... b A supermarket uses barcodes on all its items. When a customer goes to check out, a number of input and output devices may be used. Name two input devices and two output devices. Give a different use for each named device. [8 marks] Input device 1: .......................................................................................................................................... Use: ........................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Input device 2: .......................................................................................................................................... Use: ........................................................................................................................................................... Output device 1: ....................................................................................................................................... Use: ........................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Output device 2: ....................................................................................................................................... Use: ........................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c Give two benefits to the supermarket manager and two benefits to customers of using barcodes on all items. [4 marks] Manager 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... Customer 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................
  • 35. Photocopying prohibited 32 5 Input and output devIces Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 3 The barcode on the right is known as a QR code: a What does ‘QR’ mean? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... b Give two benefits of using QR codes. [2 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................ c Explain how a tourist could use QR codes at an airport to help plan a holiday. [3 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Give the most suitable input device for each of the following applications. A different device must be given in each case. [5 marks] Application Suitable input device Entering text and data into a word processor or spreadsheet Selecting an option or icon from an onscreen menu Input a user’s voice into a computer as part of a voice recognition system Converting a hard copy document into an electronic form to be stored in a computer System that allows a user to write and draw on a screen which then automatically saves the text and images in a memory
  • 36. Photocopying prohibited 33 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5  Input and output devices 5 a Inkjet printers usually fall into two categories: thermal bubble or piezoelectric. Choose one of these categories and describe how ink droplets are produced. [3 marks] Category: ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ Description: .................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of inkjet printers compared with laser printers. [2 marks] Advantage: .................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ Disadvantage: ................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c The diagram on the following page shows the steps carried out when an inkjet printer prints a document. The steps have not been written in the correct order. By writing the numbers 1 to 9 next to each step, place them in the correct order. The first one has been done for you. [8 marks]
  • 37. Photocopying prohibited 34 5 Input and output devIces Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Steps Order The printer driver checks whether the chosen printer is ready to print the document Once the printer buffer is empty, the printer sends an interrupt to the processor requesting more data to be sent; this action continues until the whole document is printed A sheet of paper is fed into the printer body; if no paper is available or the paper is jammed, an error message is sent to the computer At the end of each full pass of the print head, the paper is advanced slightly to allow the next line to be printed The printer driver ensures that the data is in a format that the chosen printer can process Data is sent to the printer and is stored in a temporary memory, known as the printer buffer Data from the document is first of all sent to the printer driver 1 As a sheet of paper is fed through the printer, the print head moves from side to side printing text/image in the four colours The whole process is continued until the printer buffer is empty 6 a 3D printers use various ways to produce solid objects. Explain each of the following terms: [3 marks] Additive: ......................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ Direct 3D printing: ......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ Binder 3D printing: ........................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 38. Photocopying prohibited 35 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5  Input and output devices b A car enthusiast has bought a car made in 1921. Unfortunately, none of the parts for the car are still made. Explain how 3D technology could be used to create any part for this car. [3 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Describe three other uses of 3D printers. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7 a Most modern televisions and computer screens are LCD and use LED back-lit technology. Give three advantages of using LED back-lit technology rather the older CCFL (fluorescent lamp) technology. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................
  • 39. Photocopying prohibited 36 5 Input and output devIces Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook b i Explain the term OLED. [1 mark] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii Give two benefits of using OLED technology rather than LCD. [2 marks] 1............................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Describe a suitable different application that uses each of the following sensors. [4 marks] Sensor Application temperature light infrared magnetic field
  • 40. Photocopying prohibited 37 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 5  Input and output devices 9 A burglar alarm system uses pressure sensors and acoustic (sound) sensors to detect the presence of an intruder. A microprocessor is used to monitor and control the whole system. A keypad is used to key in a 4-digit PIN that either activates or deactivates the system. If an intruder is detected, an alarm is sounded and also a blue flashing light outside the building. Describe in detail how the sensors and microprocessor interact to detect and warn of an intruder. [7 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 41. Photocopying prohibited 38 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6 Memory and data storage 1 Five file terms are shown on the left and five file descriptions are shown on the right. By drawing arrows link each file term to its correct file description. [5 marks] MP3 file BMP file MIDI file jpeg image lossy file format uses compression technology to reduce the size of an image uses compression technology to reduce the size of a music file by up to 90% file compression algorithm that reduces file size by eliminating unnecessary bits of data a raw bitmap image that has not yet been compressed communication protocol that allows electronic musical instruments to interact with each other 2 a Give three differences between RAM and ROM memories. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... b Two types of RAM are DRAM and SRAM. In the diagram below, draw arrows to link each type of RAM to its correct feature(s). [5 marks] DRAM SRAM needs to be constantly refreshed to retain the data consumes the least power of the two types of RAM makes use of ‘flip flops’ to hold bits of memory used in computers where high speed processing is needed; e.g. memory cache has the higher storage capacity of the two types of RAM
  • 42. Photocopying prohibited 39 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6  Memory and data storage 3 a Give an example of data which matches the data formats below. [3 marks] Real: ................................................................................................................................................................ Integer: ........................................................................................................................................................... Currency: ........................................................................................................................................................ b i Assuming each character is 1 byte in size, and ignoring spaces, how many bytes of memory would be needed to store the following sentence? [1 mark] ‘this shows you how lossless would use less memory’............................................ ii A file compression system replaces parts of the text in the sentence as follows: th = 1, is = 2, how = 3, ou = 4, less = 5 Rewrite the sentence in part bi using the above numerical values where possible. [2 marks] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii How many bytes of memory does your new sentence in part bii require? [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... iv Explain why the method described in part bii is lossless compression. [1 mark] ...................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 a Place each of the following storage and memory devices into their correct category: [6 marks] • Blu-ray disc • DVD-RAM • Fixed hard-disk drive (HDD) • Fixed solid-state drive (SSD) • Flash memory/memory stick • RAM • Removable hard-disk drive (HDD) • ROM Primary Secondary Off-line
  • 43. Photocopying prohibited 40 6 MeMory and data storage Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook b Give three advantages of using SSD rather than HDD in a computer system. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 a The following table shows six features of optical media. By placing ticks (3) in the correct boxes, indicate which features refer to which optical media. [3 marks] Optical media Use red lasers to read/write Use blue lasers to read/write Use two polycarbonate layers Use one polycarbonate layer Track pitch < 1µm Track pitch > 1µm CD DVD Blu-ray b Describe three advantages of using Blu-ray discs rather than normal DVDs to store movies. [3 marks] 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................
  • 44. Photocopying prohibited 41 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6  Memory and data storage 6 A student wrote: ‘The future of optical media is one of obsolescence in the next five years’. Discuss this statement by reference to modern technologies. [3 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................
  • 45. Photocopying prohibited 42 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 7 High- and low-level languages 1 What is a program? [2 marks] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 The following terms are used about high-level programming languages. [3 marks] State what each term means. a Portable ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ b Problem solving ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ c Translation ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Give four examples of high-level programming languages. [4 marks] 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 ......................................................................................................................................................................